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Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The answer is to ensure Microsoft Entra Connect is configured to synchronize the disabled status, which happens automatically by default. This works because Microsoft Entra Connect synchronizes the `userAccountControl` attribute from on-premises Active Directory, which includes the ACCOUNTDISABLE flag (bit 2). When an on-premises account is disabled, this flag is set, and Entra Connect maps it to the `accountEnabled` attribute in Microsoft Entra ID, setting it to `false` and automatically preventing sign-in to Microsoft 365. On the MS-102 exam, this tests your understanding of hybrid identity synchronization defaults and the `userAccountControl` attribute’s role in access control. A common trap is assuming additional configuration or a custom rule is needed, but the synchronization is inherent in Password Hash Synchronization. Memory tip: think “bit 2 blocks the door”—the second bit of `userAccountControl` directly disables cloud sign-in without extra steps.

MS-102 Practice Question: Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID

This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage identity and access in microsoft entra id. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

A company has a hybrid identity with password hash synchronization. They want to ensure that any user whose account is disabled in on-premises Active Directory is automatically prevented from signing in to Microsoft 365. How can this be achieved?

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A
Ensure Microsoft Entra Connect is configured to synchronize the disabled status; this happens automatically.
Correct. The sync of the accountEnabled attribute is automatic, and disabling the on-premises account will propagate to the cloud, blocking sign-in.
B
Create a dynamic group based on accountEnabled attribute and apply a Conditional Access policy to block access.
Why wrong: Incorrect. While possible, this is unnecessary and adds complexity; the sync already blocks sign-ins for disabled accounts.
C
Run a PowerShell script daily to disable matching accounts in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Manual scripting is error-prone and not required because synchronization handles it automatically.
D
Enable cloud HR provisioning.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Cloud HR provisioning is used for HR-driven scenarios, not for synchronizing disabled status from on-premises AD.

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

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Ensure Microsoft Entra Connect is configured to synchronize the disabled status; this happens automatically.

Option A is correct because Microsoft Entra Connect (formerly Azure AD Connect) by default synchronizes the `userAccountControl` attribute from on-premises Active Directory, which includes the disabled status (bit 2, ACCOUNTDISABLE). When an on-premises user account is disabled, the corresponding `accountEnabled` attribute in Microsoft Entra ID is set to `false`, preventing sign-in to Microsoft 365 without additional configuration.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

✓
Ensure Microsoft Entra Connect is configured to synchronize the disabled status; this happens automatically.
Why this is correct
Correct. The sync of the accountEnabled attribute is automatic, and disabling the on-premises account will propagate to the cloud, blocking sign-in.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Create a dynamic group based on accountEnabled attribute and apply a Conditional Access policy to block access.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While possible, this is unnecessary and adds complexity; the sync already blocks sign-ins for disabled accounts.
✗
Run a PowerShell script daily to disable matching accounts in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Manual scripting is error-prone and not required because synchronization handles it automatically.
✗
Enable cloud HR provisioning.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Cloud HR provisioning is used for HR-driven scenarios, not for synchronizing disabled status from on-premises AD.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates may overthink the solution and assume additional configuration or scripting is required, when in fact Entra Connect automatically synchronizes the disabled status as part of its default attribute mapping.

Trap categories for this question

Scenario analysis trap
Incorrect. Cloud HR provisioning is used for HR-driven scenarios, not for synchronizing disabled status from on-premises AD.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Under the hood, Entra Connect uses the `userAccountControl` attribute, a 32-bit flag stored in Active Directory. The disabled state is represented by the `ADS_UF_ACCOUNTDISABLE` flag (value 0x0002). During synchronization, the Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) sync engine maps this flag to the `accountEnabled` Boolean attribute in Microsoft Entra ID. A real-world scenario where this matters is when an employee is terminated: the IT admin disables the on-premises account, and within the next sync cycle (default 30 minutes), the user loses access to Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams without manual intervention.

KKey Concepts to Remember

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.

TExam Day Tips

Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.

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Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID — This question tests Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Ensure Microsoft Entra Connect is configured to synchronize the disabled status; this happens automatically. — Option A is correct because Microsoft Entra Connect (formerly Azure AD Connect) by default synchronizes the `userAccountControl` attribute from on-premises Active Directory, which includes the disabled status (bit 2, ACCOUNTDISABLE). When an on-premises user account is disabled, the corresponding `accountEnabled` attribute in Microsoft Entra ID is set to `false`, preventing sign-in to Microsoft 365 without additional configuration.

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